Environmental review project notices
EQB publishes environmental review notices provided by responsible governmental units. For more information on a project undergoing environmental review, click on the individual project links below. You can also find information about active projects in your community on the Environmental Review Projects Interactive Map.
Location (city/township; county): Thief River Falls; Pennington
Process: EAW
Step: EAW available
End of comment period: November 16, 2023
Project description: Pennington County is proposing to remove the Auditorium building and install a parking lot. The parking lot will provide parking to county employee and the public for the adjacent Government Center, which is being renovated and will house the Human Services Department adding approximately 35-40 employees to the building.
Link to public documents: Auditorium Demolition EAW
Location of public documents: Pennington County Auditor-Treasurer's Office, 101 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Pennington County, Jennifer Herzberg,
218-683-7000 x111
Location (city/township; county): Dayton; Hennepin
Process: EAW
Step: EAW available
End of comment period: November 16, 2023
Project description: DDL Holdings, LLC is proposing to construct the proposed Dayton Mixed Use Development Project which includes the development of approximately 28.81 acres within the City of Dayton, MN. The Project proposes construction of five commercial buildings comprising a total of 130,000 square feet and one 200,000 square foot industrial building on three vacant lots. The Project would include access road improvements, parking areas, and stormwater improvements.
Link to public documents: Dayton Mixed Use Development EAW
Location of public documents: Dayton City Hall, 12260 South Diamond Lake Road, Dayton, MN 55327
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Dayton, Zach Doud, 763-323-4010
Location (city/township; county): St. Lawrence Township; Scott
Process: EAW
Step: EAW available
End of comment period: November 16, 2023
Project description: Scott County is proposing to replace the existing unsignalized, at grade, intersection at Trunk Highway (TH) 169 and County Highway (CH) 59 with a grade-separated folded diamond interchange. Frontage roads will replace existing access to residences and commercial properties within the area. The project will also involve stormwater improvements to manage the additional runoff.
Link to public documents: Trunk Highway 169 and County Highway 59 Interchange EAW
Location of public documents: Scott County, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Scott County, Adam Jessen, 952-496-8346
Location (city/township; county): Maple Grove; Hennepin
Process: EAW
Step: EIS need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (EIS not ordered)
Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: October 9, 2023
Project description: The City of Maple Grove is proposing a stream restoration project on the South Fork of Rush Creek. The Project would replace 5,260 linear feet of unstable, incised creek with 5,425 linear feet of creek with a stable meander pattern. The realignment will reconnect the stream with its floodplain, stabilize banks, reduce bank erosion, improve in-stream habitat, and improve water quality.
Link to public documents: South Fork of Rush Creek Restoration Project EIS need decision
Location of public documents: Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Responsible governmental unit and contact: City of Maple Grove, Derek Asche,
763-494-6354
Location (city/township; county): Lake Andrew Township; Kandiyohi
Process: EAW
Step: EIS need decision
Responsible governmental unit decision: Negative (EIS not ordered)
Responsible governmental unit record of decision date: October 4, 2023
Project description: Tepetonka Club, LLC is proposing to construct a golf course with additional supporting golf course amenities, including a clubhouse, comfort station, on-site lodging, and maintenance facilities, on a previously undeveloped site in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
Location of public documents: Environmental Services, 400 Benson Ave SW, Willmar,
MN 56201
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Kandiyohi County, Eric Van Dyken,
320-231-6229 x5257
Location: Monticello, Aitkin, Benton, Crow Wing, Itasca, Morrison, Sherburne
Process: Alternative review
Notice title: Environmental Assessment Scoping for the Northland Reliability Project
Notice description: The Northland Reliability Project follows the alternative environmental review process under Minn. R. 7850.3700 known as the Environmental Assessment (EA). This notice begins the scoping process, which includes seven formal public meetings (six in-person and one virtual) and solicitation to the public for review and comment of the draft scope.
Project description: Minnesota Power and Great River Energy propose approximately 140 miles of new double-circuit 345 kV transmission line to replace approximately 40 miles of existing transmission line with double-circuit, and double-circuit capable structures, to support a 345 kV transmission line. The project would connect the existing Iron Range substation, near Grand Rapids, MN, to the existing Sherco Substation and new Big Oaks substation near Monticello, MN. A certificate of need (CN) and route permit from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission) must be issued before project construction. Department of Commerce, Energy Environmental Review and Analysis (EERA) staff will prepare a project environmental assessment (EA) on behalf of the Commission, beginning with a formal scoping process that includes seven public meetings. Written comments that include project docket numbers (22-415 & 22-416) will be accepted through November 21, 2023.
Link to public documents: Northland Reliability Project - High Voltage Transmission Line alternative review
Location of public documents: Minnesota Department of Commece, 85 7th Place East, Suite 280 Saint Paul, MN 55101
First public meeting date, time, location: October 23, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Spang Town Hall, 35402 Spang Road, Hill City, MN, 55748
First public meeting additional details: Doors open at 5:00pm. Public meeting from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Second public meeting date, time, location: October 24, 2023, 11:00 a.m., Taconite Canteen, 240 Curtis Avenue, Ironton, MN, 56455
Second public meeting additional details: Doors open at 10:00pm. Public meeting from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Third public meeting date, time, location: October 24, 2023, 6:00 p.m., American Legion Hall, 708 Front Street, Brainerd, MN, 56401
Third public meeting additional details: Doors open at 5:00pm. Public meeting from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Fourth public meeting date, time, location: October 25, 2023, 11:00 a.m., Pierz Ballroom, 133 Main Street South, Pierz, MN, 56364
Fourth public meeting additional details: Doors open at 10:00pm. Public meeting from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Fifth public meeting date, time, location: October 25, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Palmer Township Hall, 4180 105th Avenue, Clear Lake, MN, 56304
Fifth public meeting additional details: Doors open at 5:00pm. Public meeting from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Sixth public meeting date, time, location: October 26, 2023, 11:00 a.m., Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379
Sixth public meeting additional details: Doors open at 10:00pm. Public meeting from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Seventh public meeting date, time, location: October 27, 2023, 12:00 p.m., Online meeting
Seventh public meeting virtual link: https://minnesota.webex.com
Seventh public meeting additional details: Webinar Number: 2482 714 2794 Webinar Password: PUC!2023 (78202023 from phones) Join by Phone: 1-855-282-6330 Access Code: 2482 714 2794
Responsible governmental unit and contact: Minnesota Department of Commerce,
Jim Sullivan, 651-539-1059
General notices
Notices published in this section may be required under Minnesota Statute or Rule.
MAC Assessment of Environmental Effects 2024-2030 Capital Improvement Program for Airports
Notice description: Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.614 requires the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to prepare an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AOEE) for projects in the Commission's seven-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2024-2030 for airports included in its system. A copy of the AOEE may be downloaded on or after October 17, 2023, online at the link below. A copy of the AOEE may be obtained by contacting Jenn Felger, MAC, 6040 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450;
612-726-8189. Comments concerning the AOEE may be given at a public hearing to be held on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in room 3048A, Mezzanine level, Terminal 1, MSP Airport, or in writing to Jenn Felger at the MAC address or via email to [email protected]. Comments on the AOEE must be received by 4:00 p.m. central time on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
Link to additional information: MAC Assessment of Environmental Effects additional information
Contact: Metropolitan Airports Commission, Bridget Rief, 612-725-8371
Fish kill reports
Minnesota Duty Officer reports pertaining to fish kills are summarized in the following table, in accordance with 103G.216, REPORTING FISH KILLS IN PUBLIC WATERS, Subd. 2 Reporting Requirement. These reports were received via the Minnesota Duty Officer prior to the submission deadline for this edition of the EQB Monitor. They represent the raw data/information provided by callers. For more information regarding fish kills in Minnesota see the Department of Natural Resources. Call the Minnesota Duty Officer at 651‐649‐5451 or 800‐422‐0798 to report fish kills.
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Date
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Location
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County
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Waterbody
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Species
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Count
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10/4/2023
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Prairie Island
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Goodhue
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Mississippi River
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Mostly Shiners and Minnows < 3 inches in length
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24,145
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